Apulia, the heel of the boot, is an enchanting region, a strip of land in the sea with a large selection of enchanting coasts for every taste. If you want to immerse yourself in the past, Puglia offers a multitude of historical sites that tell of its ancient culture: from prehistory to the Magna Graecia and the Roman Empire to the Renaissance and the splendour of the Baroque.

The basis of the tour is Villach. The bike city is situated next to river Drau. Carinthia’s second largest town with visitors with its easy-going, Mediterranean lifestyle – perfect for gourmets, art lovers, shopaholics and those seeking relaxation.

Starting point is Venice, the lagoon city on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. Cycling past the beaches of the classical holiday resorts of Jesolo and Caorle, an opportunity always presents itself to take a refreshing swim in the sea.

Starting from the Bishop`s town, the cycle path follows the course of the rivers Rienz and Drau through Eastern Tyrol and further to the lake district Carinthia. Soon you leave Austria behind and pass the border to Slovenia.

Carinthian lakes… just so, offers you the possibility to become more familiar with the many facets of Carinthia. The many and well established bike paths along the lakes are ideal for families and leisure cycler.

Whilst travelling along the newly built cycle paths, you will get to know all about this little country, its flair and specialities. The unspoilt nature with its mountains, lakes and a culture of a country influenced by its history.

Starting point is Prepotto, a small picturesque village with old houses and winding alleys in the Italian region Friuli-Venezia. Carrying on your trip you will arrive at Gradisca d’Isonzo, the border area of Slovenia.

This special route leads you from Switzerland to Italy, from the Alps to Milan, passing Lake Lecco. The emotions start with the start in St. Moritz. On the railway (the Thusis-Tirano section is part of the UNESCO World Heritage) you will be able to admire a unique panorama through the windows.

The route has been classified in 2016 from ADFC as 5-star-quality-route and starts at the source of the river Drau in Italy leading 366 km along the river across Eastern Tyrol and Carinthia to Maribor in Slovenia.